The ventilated terrace is an increasingly common solution used when building or renovating a terrace. In our climatic zone, it is a really durable solution compared to gluing boards, which is why it is becoming more and more popular. This solution also works well for balconies. A ventilated terrace, or raised terrace, is a construction consisting of cantilevers and slabs laid on top of them. The technology of the ventilated terrace guarantees that the resulting terrace will last for many years and will not cause problems. The term "ventilated" originates from the fact that there is an air space between the insulation and the wear layer in order to ventilate the individual layers of the terrace.
The ventilated terrace method is becoming increasingly popular due to its ease of installation and durability. The ventilated terrace system is a very simple and non-invasive system of terrace installation. Both external spaces (terraces, balconies, roofs) and internal floors (exhibition spaces, large entrance halls, etc.).
The system consists of levelling the slope or unevenness thanks to adjustable brackets on which the joists with boards or slabs are laid. It involves the use of special key adjustable decking pads on which 2 to 4 cm thick stoneware slabs are laid. Rainwater flows between the gaps between the slabs and is then channelled to the drain or the eaves flashing. During the installation of the terrace, any shortcomings or differences in the height of the supports can be corrected without any problems - the slabs can always be lifted. In addition, it is possible to replace individual panels and repair the terrace easily and cheaply.
Finishing a terrace with a ventilated flooring system has a huge advantage over a traditional finish, i.e. a tile-on-glue system. A terrace on adjustable feet is not damaged by thermal stress, which is far more common in our climate than in other latitudes. Its great advantage is the protection of the structure - the waterproofing remains intact and, in addition, it allows the insulation layer to be reached quickly by easily removing the porcelain stoneware tiles and laying them again in the same place. This is particularly important when the waterproofing layer fails after a few years. There is then no need to carry out expensive renovations and remove all the layers of the terrace or balcony, but simply remove the tiles, repair the insulation and lay them again quickly and efficiently. In addition, the ventilated terrace system allows for greater aesthetics - hiding overflow holes and other installations underneath.
In such a ventilated system, 3 elements are very important:
- Waterproofing - here the choice is very important. A waterproofing that is weatherproof should be used.
- decking feet - there is quite a selection on the market, but it is worth choosing ones that can be adjusted with a spanner through the gap between the slabs and are made of durable polypropylene with a head to minimise slab knocking.
- porcelain stoneware slabs - as a finishing layer, we must choose slabs intended for laying on terrace footings, which are at least 2 cm thick and have a compressive strength of at least 600 kg per cm2. 600 kg per cm2.
Application:
Terrace feet are suitable for any self-supporting external and internal paving system. They can be laid directly over any of the Water Block waterproofing membranes, compounds and grouts.
- The product is resistant to temperatures from - 40 to 120 °C , harmful weather conditions and UV rays.
- Self-levelling head (automatically compensating for dips up to 5%).
- Head with anti-noise and anti-slip rubber.
- Height adjustment possible with a key through the gap between the panels.
- Durable construction in 'PP' polypropylene.
- Wide range of height adjustment from 2.3 cm to up to 70 cm.
WB S line
Terrace feet from the WB S range are alternative supports for the WB S PLUS range and are characterised by: a stable head covered with anti-noise and anti-slip rubber, the possibility of height adjustment with a spanner through the gap between the boards and a durable construction made of polypropylene "PP".
WB S PLUS line
The WB S PLUS line of terrace feet are the best adjustable feet available on the market, characterised by: a self-levelling head (automatically compensating for slopes up to 5%), a head with anti-noise and anti-slip rubber, the ability to adjust the height with a spanner through the gap between the slabs, and a durable construction in 'PP' polypropylene.